US Tariff Proposal May Add Pressure On Indian Exporters US Tariff On India 2026 Raises Export Concern Indian exporters are watching a fresh US trade proposal closely after Washington suggested tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from countries flagged over forced labour-related concerns. India and China are among 60 economies named in the proposal, making the move important for

Netanyahu highlights India’s support for Israel amid global criticism   Netanyahu Highlights India’s Support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised India’s support for Israel, calling the country a “major global power.” Speaking at a leadership programme in the Jordan Valley, he said Israel was expanding its alliances and described India as a key p

India-Israel Kahuta Plan: The Covert Mission Indira Gandhi Halted   India-Israel Kahuta Strike Plan In the early 1980s, India and Israel reportedly explored a covert military plan to strike Pakistan’s Kahuta nuclear facility. The site was believed to be the centre of Pakistan’s secret nuclear weapons programme, led by AQ Khan. At that time, Pakistan was racing to build its own nuclear bomb after India’s 1974 nuclear test, c

US-Iran Peace Talks Face Bushehr Aircraft Claim Tension   Bushehr Claim Tests Ceasefire Push US-Iran peace efforts are facing fresh uncertainty after Washington rejected Iranian media claims that a hostile aircraft was shot down near Bushehr province. Iranian state television had reported that air defence systems intercepted an aircraft in the Jam area. Still, a US official

Venturini’s Venice Win Boosts Meloni Coalition Giorgia Meloni’s centre-right coalition has secured an important political victory in the Venice mayor election 2026, with candidate Simone Venturini winning the race despite earlier surveys showing a possible centre-left advantage. The result has given Meloni’s alliance a timely boost ahead of Italy’s next general election.   Venice Mayor Result 2026 Venice was one

US-Iran Doha talks focus on Hormuz reopening US-Iran Doha Talks Focus On Hormuz Reopening Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran conflict have moved to Doha, where senior Iranian officials, including Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, held talks with Qatar’s prime minister. The discussions are centred on the Strait of Hormuz reopening talks, one of the world’s most important shipping routes, and resolving concerns over Iran??

Pakistan Faces Fresh Debate Over Trump’s Abraham Accords Message   Trump Post Sparks Pakistan Debate US President Donald Trump’s latest push to expand the Abraham Accords has placed Pakistan in a sensitive diplomatic position. In a Truth Social post on May 25, 2026, Trump urged more Muslim-majority nations to consider joining the Israel normalisation framework as part of a wider regional peace effort linked to Iran talks.

Trump’s West Asia Peace Plan Focuses On Israel Recognition After Iran War Trump Pushes New Regional Plan US President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a major diplomatic push in West Asia once the Iran conflict comes to an end. During a high-level call with leaders from Arab and Muslim-majority countries, Trump urged nations that do not recognise Israel to consider joining th

Senate Iran War Vote Puts Trump’s Military Authority Under Pressure The US Senate has moved forward with an Iran war powers resolution that seeks to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action against Iran without approval from Congress. The procedural vote passed 50-47, with four Republican senators joining most Democrats in support of the measure. Three Republican senators were absent. Senate Vote Challenges Tr

PM Modi's Melody Gift To Meloni Becomes A Sweet Viral Moment In Rome PM Modi Melody Gift Goes Viral Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome turned into a cheerful viral moment after he gifted her a pack of Melody toffees. The sweet gesture appeared to be a playful reference to the popular “#Melodi” trend, which has often followed the friendly public interactions between the two leaders.

Kagoshima Earthquake Today: 5.9 Magnitude Quake Shakes Southern Japan 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Kagoshima Region A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kagoshima region on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, making “Kagoshima earthquake today” a major search topic as officials confirmed that no tsunami warning was issued. The quake was reported near Okinawa Main Island

Putin To Visit India For BRICS Summit 2026 In New Delhi   Putin India Visit 2026 Confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in 2026 has gained attention after the Kremlin confirmed his attendance at the BRICS Summit in Delhi on September 12 and 13. The high-level visit is expected to become a major diplomatic event as India prepares to host global leaders for talks on security, economic cooperation, and a stron

Pak Fatah-1 Missile Claim On Non-Existent Indian Airbases Sparks Row   Pak Officer’s Missile Claim Raises Questions A Pakistani officer's airbase claim has triggered debate after he said Fatah-1 missiles struck Rajouri and Mamun airbases, even though neither of the Indian airbases exists. In an interview with a local Pakistani channel, Captain Muneeb Zamal, linked to Fatah-1

Trump Xi Beijing Meeting 2026 Focuses on Global Cooperation The Trump-Xi Beijing meeting 2026 has attracted global attention as US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held im